Back of the Hill Community Development Association
Preselected recipients only
Back of the Hill Community Development Association is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $119,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$119,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$11.7 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $134,000 the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $72,640 | 3 | $11.2 million |
| 2023 | $134,000 | 3 | $11.5 million |
| 2024 | $119,000 | 7 | $11.7 million |
How to apply
Back of the Hill Community Development Association says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Back of the Hill Community Development Association funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $119,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Hill Link | Charitable contribution | $35,000 |
| Mission Hill Schools-Tobin Center | Charitable contribution | $33,000 |
| Back of the Hill CDC | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Sociedad Latina | Charitable contritubtion | $15,000 |
| Elder Health Care Coalition | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Mission Hill Main Street | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Mission Hill Neighborhood Housing | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Giordano
- Christine Curtiss
- James Borders
- Rachael Amanuel
- Corinne Kelton
- Stephanie Ellis
- Maggie Cohn
- Josh Decosta
- Darrell Kelton
- Suzy Kratzig
- Dennis Pultinas
Questions people ask
Does Back of the Hill Community Development Association accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Back of the Hill Community Development Association give?
$119,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Back of the Hill Community Development Association?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Giordano (President Director), Christine Curtiss (Director), James Borders (Director) and Rachael Amanuel (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Back of the Hill Community Development Association fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and community development.